<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" ><generator uri="https://jekyllrb.com/" version="3.10.0">Jekyll</generator><link href="https://aipilipinas.github.io/feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" /><link href="https://aipilipinas.github.io/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" /><updated>2026-04-16T16:20:28+08:00</updated><id>https://aipilipinas.github.io/feed.xml</id><title type="html">AI Pilipinas</title><subtitle>Empowering Filipinos through Artificial Intelligence — community, education, and innovation.</subtitle><author><name>AI Pilipinas</name></author><entry><title type="html">AI Pilipinas Summit 2025 — Save the Date</title><link href="https://aipilipinas.github.io/announcements/events/2025/06/01/summit-2025-announcement.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="AI Pilipinas Summit 2025 — Save the Date" /><published>2025-06-01T00:00:00+08:00</published><updated>2025-06-01T00:00:00+08:00</updated><id>https://aipilipinas.github.io/announcements/events/2025/06/01/summit-2025-announcement</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://aipilipinas.github.io/announcements/events/2025/06/01/summit-2025-announcement.html"><![CDATA[<p>We’re thrilled to announce that the <strong>AI Pilipinas Summit 2025</strong> is happening on <strong>August 16, 2025</strong> in Manila!</p>

<h2 id="what-to-expect">What to Expect</h2>

<p>The Summit is our largest event of the year — a full-day gathering of Filipino AI practitioners, researchers, students, and enthusiasts. This year’s theme: <strong>“AI for the Filipino Future.”</strong></p>

<h3 id="program-highlights">Program Highlights</h3>

<ul>
  <li><strong>Keynote sessions</strong> from leading Filipino AI researchers and practitioners</li>
  <li><strong>Panel discussions</strong> on AI policy, responsible AI, and AI in Philippine industries</li>
  <li><strong>Hands-on workshops</strong> on the latest tools and frameworks</li>
  <li><strong>Community showcase</strong> — Filipino-built AI projects and startups</li>
  <li><strong>Networking</strong> — connect with thousands of community members</li>
</ul>

<h3 id="who-should-attend">Who Should Attend?</h3>

<p>Everyone! The Summit is open to all — from AI beginners to seasoned experts. Whether you’re a student, developer, researcher, entrepreneur, educator, or just curious about AI, there’s something for you.</p>

<h2 id="registration">Registration</h2>

<p>Registration is <strong>free</strong> for AI Pilipinas community members. Limited seats available.</p>

<p><a href="/contact/">Register now →</a></p>

<h2 id="call-for-speakers--workshop-facilitators">Call for Speakers &amp; Workshop Facilitators</h2>

<p>Are you doing interesting AI work in the Philippines? We’re looking for speakers and workshop facilitators for the Summit.</p>

<p><a href="/contact/">Submit a proposal →</a></p>

<h2 id="sponsors--partners">Sponsors &amp; Partners</h2>

<p>Interested in sponsoring the Summit and reaching thousands of Filipino AI enthusiasts?</p>

<p><a href="/contact/">Get in touch →</a></p>

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<p>Stay tuned for more details on speakers, venue, and schedule. Follow us on <a href="https://facebook.com/aipilipinas">Facebook</a> and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/aipilipinas">Discord</a> for real-time updates.</p>

<p><em>Magkita-kita tayo sa Summit 2025!</em> 🇵🇭</p>]]></content><author><name>AI Pilipinas</name></author><category term="Announcements" /><category term="Events" /><category term="summit" /><category term="2025" /><category term="conference" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Our flagship annual conference is coming back this August. Here's everything you need to know.]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">5 Filipino AI Projects You Should Know About</title><link href="https://aipilipinas.github.io/community/research/2025/05/15/filipino-ai-projects-spotlight.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="5 Filipino AI Projects You Should Know About" /><published>2025-05-15T00:00:00+08:00</published><updated>2025-05-15T00:00:00+08:00</updated><id>https://aipilipinas.github.io/community/research/2025/05/15/filipino-ai-projects-spotlight</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://aipilipinas.github.io/community/research/2025/05/15/filipino-ai-projects-spotlight.html"><![CDATA[<p>Filipino AI talent is building real solutions for real Filipino problems. Here’s a roundup of five projects that caught our attention.</p>

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<h2 id="1-filipino-language-corpus--nlp-toolkit">1. Filipino Language Corpus &amp; NLP Toolkit</h2>

<p>A collaborative, open-source effort to build the largest annotated corpus of Filipino text — spanning Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon, and more. The project also provides NLP tools (tokenizers, POS taggers, sentiment analyzers) optimized for Philippine languages.</p>

<p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> Most AI language tools are English-first. This project puts Filipino languages on the map for the global NLP community.</p>

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<h2 id="2-panahon-ai--weather-forecasting-for-farmers">2. Panahon AI — Weather Forecasting for Farmers</h2>

<p>A machine learning model trained on Philippine weather data to provide hyperlocal, 7-day weather forecasts for farming communities. Accessible via SMS for areas with limited internet.</p>

<p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> Climate variability is one of the biggest threats to Filipino farmers. Better forecasts mean better planting decisions.</p>

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<h2 id="3-likas--disaster-response-coordination">3. Likas — Disaster Response Coordination</h2>

<p>An AI-powered platform that aggregates social media, news, and official reports during typhoons and floods to generate real-time situation reports for LGUs and disaster response teams.</p>

<p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> The Philippines is one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries. Faster, better information saves lives.</p>

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<h2 id="4-bahasaai--code-switching-detection">4. BahasaAI — Code-Switching Detection</h2>

<p>A research project studying and modeling “Taglish” — the natural mix of Tagalog and English in Filipino speech and text. The model helps AI systems understand how Filipinos actually communicate.</p>

<p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> Most AI models struggle with code-switching. This research makes AI more natural and useful for Filipino users.</p>

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<h2 id="5-medisalik--ai-health-navigator">5. MediSalik — AI Health Navigator</h2>

<p>A chatbot trained on Philippine health guidelines that helps users navigate health concerns, understand symptoms, and find appropriate health facilities — in Filipino and regional languages.</p>

<p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> Healthcare access is uneven across the Philippines. AI-assisted health navigation can bridge that gap.</p>

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<h2 id="know-a-project-we-should-feature">Know a Project We Should Feature?</h2>

<p>AI Pilipinas loves spotlighting Filipino AI work. If you’re building something — big or small — <a href="/contact/">tell us about it.</a></p>

<p><em>Proud ng AI Pilipinas sa lahat ng gumagawa.</em> 🇵🇭</p>]]></content><author><name>AI Pilipinas</name></author><category term="Community" /><category term="Research" /><category term="filipino-ai" /><category term="projects" /><category term="spotlight" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[From language models for Filipino dialects to AI tools for farmers — here are five homegrown AI projects making a real difference.]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Welcome to AI Pilipinas</title><link href="https://aipilipinas.github.io/announcements/2025/04/01/welcome-to-ai-pilipinas.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Welcome to AI Pilipinas" /><published>2025-04-01T00:00:00+08:00</published><updated>2025-04-01T00:00:00+08:00</updated><id>https://aipilipinas.github.io/announcements/2025/04/01/welcome-to-ai-pilipinas</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://aipilipinas.github.io/announcements/2025/04/01/welcome-to-ai-pilipinas.html"><![CDATA[<p><strong>Mabuhay, and welcome to AI Pilipinas!</strong></p>

<p>This is the beginning of something we’ve been building for a long time — a home on the web for the Filipino AI community.</p>

<h2 id="who-we-are">Who We Are</h2>

<p>AI Pilipinas is a community of Filipino practitioners, researchers, students, and enthusiasts united by a belief: that AI should work for Filipinos, and that Filipinos should help shape how AI evolves globally.</p>

<p>We started as a group chat. We’ve grown into a nationwide network. And now we have a proper home.</p>

<h2 id="what-were-building">What We’re Building</h2>

<p>This site is the hub for everything AI Pilipinas:</p>

<ul>
  <li><strong>Programs and learning tracks</strong> — free resources to help Filipinos level up in AI</li>
  <li><strong>Events</strong> — from intimate local meetups to the annual AI Pilipinas Summit</li>
  <li><strong>News and insights</strong> — AI developments through a Filipino lens</li>
  <li><strong>Community</strong> — how to connect with fellow Filipino AI enthusiasts wherever you are</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="how-to-get-involved">How to Get Involved</h2>

<ol>
  <li><strong>Join the community</strong> — <a href="https://facebook.com/groups/aipilipinas">Facebook Group</a> or <a href="https://discord.gg/aipilipinas">Discord</a></li>
  <li><strong>Follow us</strong> for updates — <a href="https://facebook.com/aipilipinas">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/aipilipinas">Twitter/X</a>, <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/aipilipinas">LinkedIn</a></li>
  <li><strong>Attend an event</strong> — check our <a href="/events/">Events page</a></li>
  <li><strong>Explore programs</strong> — see what’s coming on our <a href="/programs/">Programs page</a></li>
  <li><strong>Share this site</strong> with a Filipino who should know about us</li>
</ol>

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<p>This is day one. We’re excited to build this together.</p>

<p><em>Sama-sama tayong magtutulungan.</em> 🇵🇭</p>

<p>— The AI Pilipinas Team</p>]]></content><author><name>AI Pilipinas</name></author><category term="Announcements" /><category term="welcome" /><category term="community" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[We're officially online. Here's who we are, what we're building, and how you can be part of it.]]></summary></entry></feed>